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A CAPITOL FOURTH | Jimmy Smits and Elmo | PBS

Duration: 01:11
Program: A Capitol Fourth #2009
Broadcast Date: Jul. 4, 2009

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Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning actor Jimmy Smits and Elmo from Sesame Street prepare for the 29th annual broadcast of A Capitol Fourth, America's National Independence Day celebration.

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